A single, large, ornate wooden door stands open in the middle of a grassy field. Bright sunlight streams through the doorway, revealing a vibrant, lush landscape on the other side, symbolizing a new possibility.

oportunidades

oh-poor-too-nee-DAH-des

nounfA1

opportunities?general possibility

Also:chances?a favorable occasion,breaks?lucky moments

📝 In Action

Hay muchas oportunidades de trabajo en esta ciudad.

There are many job opportunities in this city.

Debes aprovechar todas las oportunidades que la vida te da.

You should take advantage of all the opportunities that life gives you.

Las nuevas tecnologías ofrecen grandes oportunidades para el aprendizaje.

New technologies offer great opportunities for learning.

Word Connections

Synonyms

posibilidades (possibilities)
ocasiones (occasions)
opciones (options)

Antonyms

obstáculos (obstacles)
dificultades (difficulties)

Common Collocations

aprovechar las oportunidades – to seize/take advantage of opportunities
igualdad de oportunidades – equality of opportunity
oportunidades de negocio – business opportunities

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Plural

Since the base word 'oportunidad' ends in -d, it is feminine. When you make it plural, it becomes 'oportunidades' and requires feminine plural words before it, like 'las' or 'muchas'.

Using 'Aprovechar'

The most common verb used with this word is 'aprovechar' (to take advantage of/seize). You often say 'aprovechar las oportunidades'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Error

Mistake: "Los oportunidades"

Correction: Las oportunidades. Remember that words ending in -dad, -tad, -tud, and -ción are almost always feminine in Spanish, even if they end in 'd'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Think 'Possibility'

If you can replace 'opportunities' with 'possibilities' in English, 'oportunidades' is the right word to use in Spanish.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: oportunidades

Question 1 of 2

Which verb is most commonly used when talking about making the most of a chance?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

oportunidad(opportunity (singular)) - noun

oportuno(opportune, timely) - adjective

inoportuno(inopportune, ill-timed) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'oportunidades' end in -es instead of just -s?

The singular form, 'oportunidad,' ends in a consonant (D). In Spanish, to make a noun plural when it ends in a consonant, you must add 'es' to the end.

Does 'oportunidad' have anything to do with luck?

Yes, often. While it primarily means a favorable time or chance, it is frequently used in contexts where luck or a 'good break' plays a role, such as 'una buena oportunidad' (a good opportunity/break).